MCP2/Rus release

2003-07-05 01:45:40 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [eCo Software, software updates]

eCo Software is proud to announce the release of russian IBM OS/2 MCP2 (14.089_W4). MCP2/Rus is the core of eComStation/Rus 1.1 operating system.

The chief of the project Yuri Proniakin said: "Besides the translation of system messages and reference books we fulfilled labour-intensive work related to alignment of dialog windows and adjusting of hot-keys. Perhaps, russian MCP/2 transcends the original version by external view and functionality."

It is recommended to install MCP2/Rus on embedded computers with reduced RAM (below 48MB). The following are the minimum system requirements for the MCP2/Rus:

• 133 MHz Intel Pentium(R)-compatible CPU
• 32MB RAM; 64MB recommended
• 120MB for the base installation; 300MB minimum for the base installation plus default installed components; 500MB recommended

The product is available to owners of eComStation/Rus 1.1 license only and it is delivered on separate CD.

Translation of eComStation 1.1 to other languages

2003-07-04 13:48:22 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [en.os2.org, Roderick Klein]

To keep people informed what is happening with eComStation 1.1, work on the German version of eComStation 1.1 has already been started. In eComStation 1.1 a lot of work has gone into making the proces easier for us to make other languages.

Also work has started on the French eComStation 1.1. Work on the italian version of eComStation 1.1 will start this week or next week. We except(!) to get the German version final in about a month. Other languages we can not make a forecast on.

Thank you for your patience.

Linux is not more threatening then OS/2 says Bill

2003-07-04 01:02:26 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [VOICENWS, Henk Pol]

Bill Gates still talking about OS/2: "Are you kidding? I mean, let's be serious. That was IBM, a company 15 times our size. Name a bank that didn't use OS/2. OS/2 was IBM's product, and the IBM army marched behind that product. People always think today's competition is somehow different and unique in some way."

Source: www.usatoday.com

eCS 1.1 in California

2003-05-29 15:10:18 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

There is a short report about eCS 1.1 presentation in Southern California on the site of SCOUG user group. Tony Butka shares his minds about new version and describes common directions of future development. You can see some photos from the meeting here.

eComStation 1.1 Released

2003-05-26 21:05:35 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [eCS NewsCast, Bob St.John]

Serenity Systems announces the release of eComStation 1.1 products. The new product branding includes the separation of OS platform component from some of the applications which had been included in eComStation 1.0. Users may now select from eComStation Entry, the OS platform component, and the eComStation Application Pack. The multiprocessor support is available as an optional feature as well, and a server edition based on Warp Server for e-business is also available.

User's getting their first glimpse of eComStation Entry are impressed with enhancements to the CD installation program which makes eComStation a better fit for today's "non-legacy" hardware systems. The installation program use IBM CID technology to create a response file, which makes the first installation easier for users; and the file can be shared, re-used, and even edited for subsequent installation events. eComStation 1.1 Entry includes additional Internet connection support, enhanced UI with integration of XWP features, and even support to read NTFS partitions.

eComStation 1.1 provides users with a low cost package which includes the most up to date distribution of IBM OS/2 4.52. Serenity Systems has a track record of delivering product enhancemens throught its web site. Now, it has released a significant update which existing OS/2 and eComStation users are sure to enjoy, and new users will find to be friendly, easy to install and to use, with the industry's most powerful UI, delivering leading price performance, reliability, stability, and scalability.

Promotional pricing for existing eComStation users is available until June 15.

download the full announcement as PDF document

Preparation of eComStation/Rus 1.1

2003-05-06 12:07:17 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [eCo Software, software updates]

Shipping of eCS 1.1 is starting in America and Europe. The process of distribution will take some days/weeks because it's necessary pack (and put customer`s papers in order) some thousands of parcels.

Russian version of eCS is coming too. Users are able to watch dynamics of current work. Moreover, there is a small competition for active users :) with presents (foreign users can buy presents by themselves at ecomstation.biz)

Era of JFS, part 3

2003-04-28 17:54:52 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

We published russian version of official JFS description. The document was expanded with some details and remarks.

Bekanntes Ukranianiches Computer Magazin erinnert sich an OS/2

2003-04-15 03:41:05 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru, Improver]

In der zweiten Ausgabe des CHIP Magazins war ein kurzer bericht bezueglich OS/2 mit dem Title "IBM likes jokes too". Hier ist ein Auzug des textes (russicher text). Kein sehr positiver text.. aber last uns annehmen das die Editoren des Magazins ihre Meinung aendern in der naechsten Zeit.

REXX/OS Betriebssystem hat den ersten Meilenstein erreicht.

2003-04-01 16:48:08 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [os2.org, Christian Langanke]

The netlabs.org develpers community proudly announces a new project called REXX/OS, ......

Das war ein excellenter Aprilsccherz von Netlabs, sieht aber gut und vielversprechend aus. Schauts euch mal an...!

Neue Seiten

2003-03-22 17:16:01 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

Die neue eComStation Website wurde heute gestartet! Der komplett neue look bringt eine bessere benutzbarkeit und professionalitaet fuer unsere Nutzer. Sie ist jetzt fertig fuer die veroeffentlichung von eComStation 1.1!

Eine neue gewidmet eComStation ist geoeffnet worden fuer den amerikanichen markt - eComStation.Biz.

Warp Community Update Workshop

2003-02-20 01:07:07 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

Die achte Woche von 2003 widmet IBM OS/2.

Liste der Sprecher: Oliver Mark, Rainer Feuerstein, Leif Bruer, Daniela Engert, Kim Cheung, Gregory Shah, Stephan Schpker und Alain Rykaert. Deren Beitraege decken alle Aspekte von IBM OS/2 anwendung ab.

Kim Cheung presentiert ein laufendes OS/2-eComStation auf Linux bei dem IBM Warp Update Event in Deutschland.

Inside NTFS oder ein interner Ueberblick

2003-02-10 23:38:42 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

Pavel Shtemenko spricht ueber das NTFS Datei system unterstuetzt von eComStation operating system (russcher text).

Was versteckt sich hinter den Marketingspruechen von Microsoft? Sind da irgentwelche Vorzuege fuer OS/2-users.

Opening of planned deliveries of eComStation to AMT company

2003-01-27 16:36:08 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [eCo Software, press-releases]

eComStation operating system serves as a base of drilling simulators for oilmen and gasmen which 'Automation Monitoring of Technologies' delivers to russian petroleum companies for personnel education.

'Automation Monitoring of Technologies' is working on automatization of technological processes in oil and gas industry in the course of ten years already and became the leader in this sector of market.

eCo Software is the company which distributes russian eComStation in ex USSR as well creates and promotes its own software solutions.

WarpDoctor meetings

2003-01-04 10:54:38 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru, Walter F. Metcalf]

Walter F Metcalf laedt OS/2 Benutzer in den Warpdoctor chatroom an jedem Sonntageach Sunday um 20:00:00 GMT ein um WarpDoctor projecte und alle Arbeit die von dem Team die Woche ueber erldigt wurde zu diskutieren.

Zusaetzliche Info:

• WarpDoctor homepage (Mission, irc-anweisungen, etc)
• Zeitzonenhilfe

Mein Betriebssytem

2002-12-22 05:03:28 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [ecomstation.ru]

Die naechste Version von Betriebssytemen unterstuezt viele nationale Sprachen. Diese ist sehr wichtig um neue Benutzer zu gewinnen. Wir sind daran interesiert zu erfahren, welche Version von Betriebssytemen ihr bevorzugt? English oder in die eigene Sprache uebersetzte?

eCS-Demo in German PC-Magazine

2002-10-30 01:41:01 -- Eugene Gorbunoff [VOICENWS, Alexander Beyrer]

Das PC Magazin KREATIV Heft Nummer 11 beschaeftigt sich mit Alternativen zu Windows. Der Artikel zur eCS auf 4 Seiten ist durchweg OS/2-freundlich gehalten. Ein kurzer Auszug: "OS/2 bietet ..... Stabilitaet. Das Betriebssystem enthaelt einen hervorragenden Hardware-Manager, ein excellentes Speichermanagement, ein ausgereiftes Multitasking und ..... eine hochskalierbare Multi-Threading-Implementierung."

Inhalt der beiliegenden DVD: Eine ISO-Datei fuer eine Spezial-Edition von eComStation, die nur von CD startet (und gebrannt werden muss), und eine Trial-Version von eComStation fuer Virtual-PC 5.0 (fuer die man ein Windows braucht).